Match Report
| Internacional | Internacional |  |  | Flamengo | Flamengo | ||||||||||||||||
| Michael Xavier | Michael Xavier | Maurice Joseph Cole | Maurice Joseph Cole | ||||||||||||||||||
| Martins Alberto | M. Alberto |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 87 |  | Mario Banguera | M. Banguera | |||||||||
| Carlos Vásquez | C. Vásquez |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 72 | | Gabriel Rivera | G. Rivera | |||||||||
| Esteban Vera | E. Vera |  | 73 | D | | 3 | | D | 79 |  | Tristan Noviello | T. Noviello | |||||||||
| Dwayne Lopez | D. Lopez |  | 73 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 72 | | Sal Beckerman | S. Beckerman | ||||||||
| Mauricio Arca | M. Arca | | 69 | M | | 5 | | D | 76 | | Lucas Batistuta | L. Batistuta | |||||||||
| Dos Santos Aloisio | D. Aloisio | | 77 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Andre Da S. Pelado | A. Pelado | |||||||||
| Jerry Alesci | J. Alesci | | 74 | M | | 7 | | M | 79 | | Oscar Caniggia | O. Caniggia | |||||||||
| Uruguay Caballero | U. Caballero |  | 72 | M | | 8 | | A | 76 |  | Henrique Franco | H. Franco | |||||||||
| Gabriel Suárez | G. Suárez |  | 78 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 | | Matias Costa | M. Costa | |||||||||
| Gustavo Garcia | G. Garcia | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 76 | | Todd Morales | T. Morales | |||||||||
| Lucas Pabón | L. Pabón | | 72 | A | | 11 | | | A | 77 |  | Juan Zambrano | J. Zambrano | ||||||||
| Marcos Peralta | M. Peralta | | 51 | A | | 12 | | M | 76 | | Levi Branco | L. Branco | |||||||||
| Andres Andrade | A. Andrade | | 74 | A | | 13 | | M | 78 | | Derek Carter | D. Carter | |||||||||
| Alexandre Dedé | A. Dedé | | 55 | D | | 14 | | A | 71 | | Nathan Alves | N. Alves | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Beira-Rio where Internacional play host to Flamengo. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Internacional are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Flamengo appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by João Gabriel Dedé.
0.00
0-0Flamengo start the match!
2.21
0-0Mauricio Arca knocks the ball forward to Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Sal Beckerman comes in with a late challenge on Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
3.13
0-0Andre Da S. Pelado runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Andre Da S. Pelado tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
4.30
0-1Lucas Batistuta advances with the ball. Lucas Batistuta flicks a high pass forward to Todd Morales who brings the ball under control. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Costa. Matias Costa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.29
Uruguay Caballero knocks the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
10.20
0-1Dos Santos Aloisio sees Gabriel Suárez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Banguera who gathers it comfortably.
15.41
Mauricio Arca knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Rivera.
20.34
0-1Carlos Vásquez barges into Juan Zambrano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Zambrano stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.25
Tristan Noviello kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Costa. Matias Costa knocks in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Flamengo!
26.43
Todd Morales comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Vásquez. The referee calls over Todd Morales and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Vásquez runs off the knock.
28.49
0-2Tristan Noviello sees a break and surges forward. Tristan Noviello takes it forward alone. Tristan Noviello controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
32.04
Esteban Vera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
36.42
Oscar Caniggia threads a neat ball through to Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano advances inside the box! Juan Zambrano cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
40.03
0-2Dwayne Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alesci controls it well on his chest. Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Suárez collects the pass. Gabriel Suárez passes the ball forward but Lucas Pabón is offside!
42.52
Dos Santos Aloisio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Internacional appear unchanged since the first half. Flamengo also appear unchanged since the first half. The Internacional players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Internacional kick off the second half!
47.34
Oscar Caniggia hits a low pass to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
49.50
0-2Dwayne Lopez flicks a high pass forward. Jerry Alesci controls it well on his chest. Jerry Alesci decides to run forward with the ball. Jerry Alesci whips in a cross ball towards Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón makes a deft header but somehow Lucas Batistuta happens to be in the right place to block it.
51.11
Oscar Caniggia hacks Dos Santos Aloisio from behind! The referee calls over Oscar Caniggia and shows him a yellow card! Dos Santos Aloisio runs off the knock.
53.42
Oscar Caniggia flicks a high pass forward. Todd Morales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Todd Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martins Alberto who gathers it comfortably.
54.02
Dos Santos Aloisio threads a neat ball through to Lucas Pabón. Lucas Pabón lofts in a cross ball towards Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.22
Carlos Vásquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Garcia. Gustavo Garcia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.53
Carlos Vásquez makes a simple pass to Jerry Alesci. Jerry Alesci flicks a high pass forward. Gustavo Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gustavo Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
61.12
Sal Beckerman flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Caniggia collects the pass. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Matias Costa who takes it down. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano makes a deft header but is denied by Martins Alberto. Excellent save.
63.06
Sal Beckerman chips the ball to his team mate, Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado takes it forward alone. Andre Da S. Pelado knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Martins Alberto.
64.23
0-2It's a corner kick. Oscar Caniggia loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Lucas Pabón reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
67.30
Andre Da S. Pelado knocks the ball forward to Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco makes a simple pass, allowing Todd Morales to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Todd Morales provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
72.17
Sal Beckerman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andre Da S. Pelado. Andre Da S. Pelado hits a low pass to Matias Costa. Matias Costa whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Martins Alberto with no chance!! Goal for Flamengo!
75.51
Sal Beckerman knocks the ball forward to Oscar Caniggia. Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Franco. Henrique Franco whips in a cross ball towards Todd Morales. Todd Morales heads the ball goalwards. Martins Alberto didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
77.21
Oscar Caniggia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Zambrano. Juan Zambrano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martins Alberto who gathers it comfortably.
78.36
Jerry Alesci chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mario Banguera who gathers it comfortably.
81.15
Mauricio Arca brings the ball forward. Mauricio Arca knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez powers a header at goal. Mario Banguera easily picks it out of the air!
84.06
Tristan Noviello flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Caniggia who brings the ball under control. Oscar Caniggia flicks a high ball forward to Matias Costa who takes it down. Matias Costa edges inside the box! Matias Costa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Martins Alberto has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.06
Jerry Alesci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gabriel Suárez. Gabriel Suárez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Dos Santos Aloisio hacks Oscar Caniggia from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Oscar Caniggia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.1%
48.9%
Play Area
28.4%
42%
29.5%
Scorers
| Matias Costa 4, 84 Todd Morales 21 Henrique Franco 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matias Costa of Flamengo |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Martins Alberto (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlos Vásquez (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Esteban Vera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dwayne Lopez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mauricio Arca (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dos Santos Aloisio (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Jerry Alesci (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Uruguay Caballero (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Suárez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gustavo Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lucas Pabón (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcos Peralta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Andres Andrade (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Dedé (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Mario Banguera (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriel Rivera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tristan Noviello (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Sal Beckerman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lucas Batistuta (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Andre Da S. Pelado (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Caniggia (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Henrique Franco (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Matias Costa (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Todd Morales (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Juan Zambrano (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Levi Branco (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Derek Carter (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nathan Alves (ATT) | 0 | |